The Norman Rockwell Museum hosts an educator symposium on Saturday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore curriculum-based connections to comics and creative applications for the classroom in this day-long immersion for educators inspired by Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross. Dr. William H. Foster, III of Naugatuck Valley Community College will explore the changing image of African Americans in comics, and Dr. James Kimble of Seton Hall University will discuss the prevalence of comics as domestic propaganda during World War II. PDPs are available. $30, $24 members.

9:30 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:15 Comics as Propaganda: Exploring the World War II Era: An illustrated talk by James Kimble, Ph.D., Seton Hall University
11:30 Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross: A gallery tour with Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett and Curator of Education Tom Daly
12:30 Lunch: Bring your own lunch or preorder a bag lunch, for $8.
1:00 Images of African Americans in Comics: An illustrated talk by William H. Foster, Ph.D., Naugatuck Valley Community College
2:15 Break
2:30 Comics in the Classroom: Exploring Curriculum Connections: An interactive workshop with Cartoonist/Educator Marek Bennett
3:45 Wrap Up, Trivia Questions, and Prizes